In the late 21st a disease called Hemophagia has genetically modified nearly an entire race of people, leaving them with such enhanced speed, intelligence, and strength that they resemble vampires in nearly every way. Fear begins to breed… MoreIn the late 21st a disease called Hemophagia has genetically modified nearly an entire race of people, leaving them with such enhanced speed, intelligence, and strength that they resemble vampires in nearly every way. Fear begins to breed within the power elite as the disease continues to spread and those infected prove to be truly superhuman, and now, a civil war is brewing between uninfected humans and those altered by Hemophagia. Caught dead in the center of it is an infected woman called Violet (Milla Jovovich), who is bent on vengeance and has little left to lose. Provoked beyond reason by powers that will not rest until she and her people are dead, she will become everything her persecutors feared her to be.

I don't know...I kind of liked it. It's a litte different and a bit wierd. But it feels like a mix of Resident Evil, Blade and Sin City. And those are… MoreI don't know...I kind of liked it. It's a litte different and a bit wierd. But it feels like a mix of Resident Evil, Blade and Sin City. And those are all good movies. I'm not gonna try to convince someone that it's good. Cause I know that I'm wrong. I read that a lot of other reviews calls it hard to understand...And sure...It's a little (a lot) random. But I think everything is explained pretty well in the begining. I also thought the final scene with the burning swords was pretty cool. I understand that it's easy to hate this movie...but I didn't think it was that bad. A little disapointed though that she didn't say "Watch me" again at the end....she was building up for it.

KJ Proulx

Terribly Horrible! A complete disaster of what was supposed to be an action movie? hahahah!

Coxxie Mild Sauce

you can never know the meaning of the word STUPID until you see this and see a girl with HANDS FOR FEET!!!

Daniel Hetteix

Nigh-incomprehensible unless you've got some background on the story and setting. The action is adequate but stifles under unnecessary melodrama and… MoreNigh-incomprehensible unless you've got some background on the story and setting. The action is adequate but stifles under unnecessary melodrama and overwrought framing: in the end, the action is the only thing you can defend this film with, and it's "good", in the way that every other action sequence nowadays is "good"
Still, it is perhaps on of the most successful uses of a filter-effect in a film: subtle and not mindlessly applied for sheer effect.
Sadly, the image filter is perhaps the only thing in this film that is not applied for sheer effect... due to a dearth of substance.

Manu Gino

First, they made her a weapon. That was their second deadliest mistake. Now, they've made her a target...
The story of this movie is decently good,… MoreFirst, they made her a weapon. That was their second deadliest mistake. Now, they've made her a target...
The story of this movie is decently good, fighting scenes were okay and some effects were cool too, said that it's all down hill from there, the scenery looks really fake and the acting was abysmal. This is all the director's fault to me. It had some potential, the action sequences look a little mundane as we have seen it all before but they are quick and effective. The story is quirky enough to be interesting and some of the backdrops look good. Director use 30 million to budget this film, are you serious? The problem is, Ultraviolet neither makes sense nor holds together as a film. Huge chunks of action and story seem to have been lost on the cutting room floor. The film is left overloaded with the expensive bits that had already been paid for. Lots of sweeping city-scapes and shots of Milla walking down corridors don't make a film.Watch this film if your a Milla Jovovich, everyone else your just wasting your time.
In the mid-21st century, the Hemaglophagic virus (HGV), an obscure virus from Eastern Europe which was being used to breed stronger and faster soldiers, escaped the laboratory. Once infected, people have a lifespan of about 12 years, but first they are reduced to "hemophages" (aka "vampires"). They take on many characteristics including extended eyeteeth, regeneration, accelerated reflexes and increased strength. One of the victims is Violet Song jat Shariff [Milla Jovovich]. Because she was infected while pregnant, Violet was secured to a holding camp to be studied. Most of the other hemophages have been wiped out, thanks to the actions of Vice cardinal Ferdinand Daxus [Nick Chinlund], who is determined to wipe out every last hemophage. But the hemophages aren't going to be led like sheep to their slaughter. Hemophages have united, and their resistance and terrorist attacks have become known as "the Blood War."
It is 12 years later. The scientists terminated Violet's pregnancy, and she has managed to escape the camp and join the Hemophage Underground. After infiltrating the Archministry by posing as courier XPD154, Violet finds herself in possession of a case that contains the ultimate weapon against Hemophages, one that will wipe out the entire hemophagic population. When ordered by her Hemophagic superior, Nerva [Sebastien Andrieu], to destroy the case without opening it, which will set off a bomb that will destroy everything a block around, Violet refuses to comply and opens the case to discover it contains a child. It is both a weapon and a child, she is told. The child contains antigens that will wipe out all existing Hemophages. What is Violet to do...destroy the weapon or protect the child?
The child is a ten-year human named Six [Cameron Bright], because he is a clone of eight. He has been raised all his life in a laboratory and knows very little about life outside. Violet takes Six to be examined by her Hemophagic friend Garth [William Fichtner], who learns that Six has only eight hours to live and that he is outfitted with a tracking device, so Violet must keep moving lest Daxus catches up with her. Unfortunately, Nerva has made a deal with Daxus and learned that Six doesn't contain an antigen against Hemophagia but against the entire human race, so Nerva seizes Six with the idea of using him against the humans. Violet sets Six free again. In the time they have left before Six dies, Violet takes him to the park. When the time comes, Violet is at his side, but Daxus and his henchmen show up to claim the body and kill Violet.
Fortunately for Violet, Garth manages to retrieve her body before Daxus's incendiary team can destroy it. After several hours of surgery, Garth is able to bring Violet back to life. Violet goes into a deep depression but recovers when she senses that Six is not dead and that he needs her help to get away from Daxus. Violet storms the Archministry just as Daxus is about to saw into Six's brain. Violet single-handedly wipes out everyone in the Archministry except for Daxus. As they face each other, Daxus tells Violet the truth about himself...he is actually a Hemophage, too. Violet defeats him with a flame pistol and her sword.
Epilogue: Violet carries Six to the roof and reawakens him. Six is surprised to still be alive; a flashback reveals one of Violet's tears at the park infected him and he is now a hemophage. He tells Violet that there is a cure for Hemophagia.

Anthony Lawrie

"Hello. My name is Violet and I was born into a world you may not understand." That's a fucking understatement! I'm guessing the budget was… More"Hello. My name is Violet and I was born into a world you may not understand." That's a fucking understatement! I'm guessing the budget was tight though eh, still, must have saved a bit by not hiring a writer. Ultraviolet is an odd film, it looks like a bad video-game and has a storyline to match. The script is awful, although there are some hilarious moments (Are you mental?) and the effects are just headache inducing. It biggest flaw is it's lack of character development and the most unbelievable part of this SGI film is the relationship between Violet and 6. It's not 'So bad it's good' either but I can't help but think it's going to become a cult classic. Laughable but not hate-able.

JY Skacto

Despite all the negativity surrounding this picture, Kurt Wimmer produces an enjoyable science fiction action adventure. Sure, Wimmer's previous film… MoreDespite all the negativity surrounding this picture, Kurt Wimmer produces an enjoyable science fiction action adventure. Sure, Wimmer's previous film <i>Equilibrium</i> is no doubt better than this, but <i>Ultraviolet</i> does have its moments.</p><p>The pacing is fast. The run time doesn't even reach 90 minutes and there is a butt load of action to go around. It is amazing that Wimmer finds the time to get a story going in this picture. Yes, it isn't deep and it isn't anything special, but there is something to tie things together.</p><p><i>Ultraviolet</i> relies heavily on CG and most people will think it is very cheap looking. I won't disagree with that because some of it does look cheap, but I think this movie is successful at creating a visual atmosphere of a comic book. The opening credits lay it all out on the table. The rest of the film uses bright colors and airbrushed looks for the characters that all go back to that comic book style.</p><p>The action is a plenty and it is fantastic, albeit a little quick at times. Kurt Wimmer borrows concepts from his previous film <i>Equilibrium</i> and he morphs it with some <i>Ultraviolet</i> flavor.</p><p>Milla Jovovich is no stranger to this type of role and that is why she easily pulls it off. Nick Chinlund is an OK villain and the rest of the cast is pretty much forgettable.</p><p>At the end of the day, <i>Ultraviolet</i> is the type of film for those that enjoy Milla Jovovich, action, straightforward stories, and science fiction themes. All others can feel free to watch something else.

Pierluigi Puccini

I loathe this trend of mindless hong kong style dystopian action flicks generated after that trash called 'The matrix'. Unbearable.

Dead Angel

<b><i>"Hello. My name is Violet and I was born into a world you may not understand."</i></b></p>
Yes I seriously… More<b><i>"Hello. My name is Violet and I was born into a world you may not understand."</i></b></p>
Yes I seriously didn't understand anything. The story was <i>ehhh</i>. And the movie was like a dream that has no clue. Random places pop out of nowhere. The fighting scenes seemed to be lame. Like seriously lame. As if they were practicing karate. The ending was pathetic. It was painfully boring. I regret watching this and I don't recommend anyone to waste their time like I did. I watched it as I expected this to be great because Milla Jovovich was there. But she disappointed me. <b>Greatly</b>.

Alexander Wilson

Good but really boring exhausted plot line. Script written with no thought but the special effects are amazing and you must add this to your list if you can… MoreGood but really boring exhausted plot line. Script written with no thought but the special effects are amazing and you must add this to your list if you can watch it as Blu-Ray. The Blu-ray version is hot!

Wildaly M

Great idea for a movie. Let me know when it comes out.

Jani H

The filmmakers have had a huge attempt to create something totally new and astonishing like "The Matrix" back in 1999. Well, it only is an attempt. I… MoreThe filmmakers have had a huge attempt to create something totally new and astonishing like "The Matrix" back in 1999. Well, it only is an attempt. I can't remember when did I last see a movie where I almost dozed off.
The story is set in the future and there's a civil war between the government and these blood infected humans aka "vampires".
Well, fuck me sideways and set the truth free. The truth is... It's crap. But because they did have an effort to create something with a "wow" factor, I'll give an extra half of a star.